ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) – One lane of a key road in Ithaca is closed for drainage maintenance.

Storm sewer catch basin repair begins today in the 900 block of East State Street. The downhill lane is closed between Water Street and Valley Drive from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The work is set to wrap up on Friday, August 9, 2024, depending on the weather.

Flaggers will be in place in the work zone. Officials say northbound traffic may want to find an alternate route into the city.